16-09-2022
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has increased the interest rate applied to late tax payments following the latest hike in the Bank of England base rate. The late payment interest rate increased to 4.25 per cent from 23 August – the highest rate since the height of the financial crisis in January 2009. It will
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09-09-2022
Everyone here at Wilder Coe is deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II yesterday afternoon. As our longest reigning monarch and a remarkable woman who inspired many throughout her 70-year tenure, she led with grace, dedication, and dignity. On Sunday 11 September, several of our Wilder
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24-08-2022
False accounting is a huge problem for businesses and consumers. Investigating false accounting cases requires forensic accountancy expertise to help collect evidence and support a case in a court of law. What is false accounting? False accounting fraud happens when a company’s assets are overstated or its liabilities are minimised to make a business appear
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16-08-2022
We are celebrating our 50th anniversary this year. Kickstarting our anniversary celebrations, 20 team members are donning their trainers and running 13.1 miles at the Richmond Half-Marathon on Sunday 11 September to raise money for three chosen charities. The race takes runners on a scenic tour around London’s most appealing areas. Everyone starts at Kew
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10-08-2022
Your governance document sets out your charitable purposes and how your charity should be managed and run. It is a legal document that, in effect, works as your charity’s rulebook. It governs how you operate and acts as a guide for employees and other stakeholders. What does a governance document need to contain, and how
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02-08-2022
Trustees fulfil a vital role in the charitable sector. They ensure that their charity has a clear strategy and how it works meets its goals and overall vision. Trustees act as ‘guardians of purpose’ and make sure that the decisions charity leaders make are made in the interest of their beneficiaries. What is required to
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02-08-2022
When disputes arise between shareholders they can be highly damaging to the business. When these shareholder disputes are ongoing, they can create ongoing management problems and reputational issues. Entrenched positions can make it difficult for common ground to be found with any possibility of mutual agreement soon being lost. In many cases, independent, professional advice
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02-08-2022
Ask anyone who either uses their vehicle for business reasons, or puts fuel in a company car, and you will soon realise business mileage can be a confusing topic. It’s important to know that if you fall into either of these two categories, you might be able to claim tax relief for business mileage. HM
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02-08-2022
Solar energy is an increasingly popular way to harvest sunlight to power homes and businesses. A means to generate additional revenue streams, it is an attractive prospect for companies and independent investors. Never-ending resource The sun has been in action for billions of years and produces enough energy for every single human. The only limitation
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02-08-2022
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to offer a recurring direct debit to employers as part of their wider payment modernisation programme. At present, employers can only set up a direct debit to collect a single payment. The launch of this service, slated for mid-September this year, will see a change to the
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02-08-2022
A new study has revealed the cashflow struggles faced by small businesses across the UK, resulting in calls for Government action. The research, conducted by Xero Small Business Insights and Accenture, discovered that the average UK small business experienced a “cash flow crunch” for more than four months every year. A cash flow crunch is when monthly takings
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02-08-2022
With fluctuating incomes and the costs of living hitting businesses and individuals alike, people who have never previously had any issue with paying tax bills on time may have found themselves passing the 31 July payment on account deadline without being able to pay what they owe. If this is the position you find yourself
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